Welcome to SoMLA!
The State of Maryland Literacy Association (SoMLA) is the leading literacy organization in the state of Maryland comprised of over 1,500 members in 17 active local chapters (16 representing ALL counties in Maryland and one student chapter at a university). Membership in SoMLA includes teachers, administrators, instructional assistants, university professors, college students, parents, and other community members. SoMLA is an affiliate of the International Literacy Association.
Membership Update
"Effective, 10/22/2021, SoMLA is now utilizing a new membership platform to gather and maintain our membership database. Please access Join It using the button link above to register your membership with SoMLA."
Are you Ready?
SOMLA conference 2024
in person once again!
we have a new home for the conference!
We have a new home, our 2024 Conference will be held at:
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel, 903 Delaney Valley Road Towson, Maryland 21204,
the dates remain the same: April 3-5, 2024
Please put us on your calendar, and enjoy the homecoming…. Additional information will be coming soon...
Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel, 903 Delaney Valley Road Towson, Maryland 21204,
the dates remain the same: April 3-5, 2024
Please put us on your calendar, and enjoy the homecoming…. Additional information will be coming soon...
April 3-5, 2024
conference Proposal
The proposal form for the 2024 conference can be found at: https://forms.gle/jjsjh1EJr3S3Yv7t5 .Please complete the form before November 3, 2024, if you have research, best practices, instructional ideas you would like to share with parents, classroom teachers, administrators, reading specials or other support personnel. Remember, you must be a member of SoMLA for your proposal to be considered. Looking forward to seeing you April 3-5, 2024 in Hunt Valley. This is a shareable link so please share. Thank you for your time and effort. Please contact me if you have questions or concerns.
Welcome Home and Welcome back!
Teach the Reader not the Reading
Sandy Keaton
SoMLA Conference Chair 2024
April 3-5, 2024
Bridging Young Readers to Forever Readers
Welcome Home and Welcome back!
Teach the Reader not the Reading
Sandy Keaton
SoMLA Conference Chair 2024
April 3-5, 2024
Bridging Young Readers to Forever Readers
A featured Speaker/Author Preview!
The conference is coming, please view the 4 minute chat from one of our featured speakers, Alice Faye Duncan. Author Alice Faye Duncan drops by "GMA3" to talk about her new book, “This Train is Bound for Glory,” which helps children and families celebrate one of the most beloved Black spirituals. Alice Faye Duncan is scheduled to speak on Thursday, April 4, 2024. (Her website: https://alicefayeduncan.com/)
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